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Dartmouth College. Office of the President (1916-1945: Ernest Martin Hopkins) records

 Collection
Identifier: DP-11
DP-11
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Description

The Ernest Martin Hopkins presidential records contain correspondence, memoranda, reports, studies and speeches documenting major policy issues and the daily administration of Dartmouth College. During Hopkins’ tenure as the 11th president of Dartmouth College (1916-1945), the College saw a significant expansion of the physical plant, including academic, residential and athletic facilities. Notable among new buildings was the construction of Baker Library in 1928. Also of note during the Hopkins years are changes in the College curriculum, the instituting of a selective admissions process, and the V-12 Naval program during WWII.

Dates

  • 1916 - 1945

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Unrestricted.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright on this material has not been evaluated. You are free to use this material in any way that is permitted by copyright that applies to your use.

Extent

150 linear ft. (351 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The records of the Dartmouth College presidential administration of Ernest Martin Hopkins contain correspondence, memoranda, reports, studies and speeches documenting major policy issues and the daily administration of the College under the Hopkins administration.

Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository

Contact:
6065 Webster Hall
Hanover NH 03755 USA

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